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02-21-2016, 10:35 PM | #1 |
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Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
I have done a search and read several posts on this subject. Some say I need to bench bleed others say it's not needed. Please help. I have a new '40 style master cylinder from C&G Ford. Should I bench bleed or not?
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02-21-2016, 10:43 PM | #2 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
I do before install.
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02-21-2016, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
I've never done it.
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02-21-2016, 11:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
NO generally not on a single system , DO not push the pedal all the way to the floor when bleeding when you install.. Also speed bleeders are your best friend right about now.
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02-22-2016, 06:42 AM | #5 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
Whether you really NEED to or not, I still do. It's just less air to pump out through the lines.
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02-22-2016, 10:32 AM | #6 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
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As soon as it's installed, you fill it and start pumping fluid thru. Bench bleed seems redundant. |
02-22-2016, 09:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
The one I got from Napa needed to be
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02-22-2016, 09:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
No. Lines & wheel cylinders are prolly gonna be full of air anyway. Why bother!?
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02-22-2016, 10:00 PM | #9 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
I've never bench bled a single one - on any car. Seems to me to be great way to get brake fluid all over the engine compartment (or frame) - that crap eats the heck out of any paint you might have.
Not saying it is a bad idea, but by the time I'm putting in a new master cylinder, I've usually screwed with the brake cylinders or calipers . . . but maybe that is just me! It can't hurt yah - but might make a good mess! |
02-22-2016, 10:29 PM | #10 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
I don't bench bled them.
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02-22-2016, 11:00 PM | #11 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
Some master/slave cylinder with a remote resiovour are an example of a system that needs to be bench bled. As was used on B 25 towmotor clutch.
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02-23-2016, 09:47 AM | #12 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
Thanks everyone. I am going to install it with out bench bleeding.
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02-23-2016, 11:04 AM | #13 |
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Re: Do I need to bench bleed '40 master cylinder
After you install and fill with fluid, leave the cap off and gently press on the brake pedal a few times. You will see bubbles escaping and that should "bleed" the cylinder just fine. Then do the lines.
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